Advance Your Workforce with CNA-to-Medication Aide Upskilling
Self-paced and instructor-guided training that builds on CNA skills to prepare you for safe, accurate medication administration. Complete a state-approved MA-C training program aligned with Michigan LARA requirements — online + in-person learning for working CNAs.
100 Training Hours
CNA Required
Online • Lab • Clinical
LARA-Approved
Course At-a-Glance
FORMAT
Hybrid Learning with:
Online Modules • Skills Labs • Clinical Practice
TOTAL TRAINING HOURS
100 Hours
(60 Hours Lab/Classroom & 40 hours Clinical)
OUTCOME
Certificate of Completion meeting MA-C requirements Qualifies graduates for MI MA-C Certification Exam
MASTERY STANDARD
Competency based skills • Safe medication administration • Accurate documentation
What You’ll Learn
Medication fundamentals, including basic pharmacology and safe handling
Safety procedures to prevent, identify, and respond to medication errors
Documentation and communication essential for medication administration
Methods of administering medications, including monitoring for side effects
Ethical and legal responsibilities, including scope of practice and client rights
Supervised Clinical Practice applying skills under licensed nurse oversight
How It Works
Apply & Enroll
Submit your application and receive access to online modules and lab schedules.Complete Hybrid Coursework
Work through 60 hours of online theory + skills labs.Finish 40 Clinical Hours
Complete supervised medication administration practice at an approved clinical site.Earn Your Certificate
Graduate with a state-approved MA-C Certificate and become eligible for the Michigan MA-C exam.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the ESHP Training Academy and expand your CNA career by becoming a certified Medication Aide.